Nossa Calcario Red, Filipa Pato, Portugal

This is Baga at its finest—elegant, structured, and full of life. Aged for 18 months in French oak, this wine brings together pure red berry fruit, earthy minerality, and a touch of spice, all wrapped in a silky, refined texture. Expect vibrant cherry, raspberry, and subtle smoky notes, balanced by bright acidity and fine, polished tannins. The influence of calcareous soils shines through, lending a racy freshness and long, mineral-driven finish. Complex yet effortlessly drinkable, this is a seriously refined Baga, with most bottles snapped up by Michelin-starred restaurants—so if you get your hands on one, consider yourself lucky.

Bairrada has long been one of Portugal’s most exciting but underrated wine regions, and Filipa Pato is leading the charge in bringing its potential to light. Working with 100+ year-old vines and practicing minimal intervention winemaking, Filipa is dedicated to letting the region’s cool Atlantic climate and limestone-rich soils speak through the wine. Fermentation in open oak lagares with native yeasts, followed by aging in old pipas, allows for a wine that is both bright and structured, with a purity that’s rare in barrel-aged reds. Nossa Calcário Tinto is a masterclass in Baga—an age-worthy wine that’s as comfortable with grilled meats and rich stews as it is enjoyed slowly, savoured, and appreciated for its elegance.